A Montclair resident has filed a complaint in federal court against the Department of the Navy alleging constitutional violations in restrictions of access to the town of Quantico.
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I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closures on both I-95 northbound and southbound starting at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closures at 10 p.m. between mile markers 125-126 for bridge work. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Construction of a new overpass of I-95 at Route 17 (Mills Drive).
I-95 Southbound: Exit 148 (Quantico): Tuesday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 147-146 beginning at 9 p.m. followed by a double lane closure at 10 p.m. All lanes reopen by 4:30 a.m. on weekdays. On Friday night, single lane closure only begins at 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. Saturday. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
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Brown says the town took to Facebook on Saturday, Feb. 10, to express its frustration. The town posted a photo of a train stopped on the tracks, blocking Potomac Avenue, the town’s entrance.
“Lives are being put at risk due to the closure of the Broadway Street Gate (Gate 3) and lack of access to the Martin Street underpass. Unsat. Not Semper Fidelis. RR blocked for over 30 mins,” a town staffer posted on Facebook.
National Museum of the Marine Corps: “The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) welcomed the 7 millionth visitor when Timothy Kapp, Jr of Youngsville, North Carolina, crossed the threshold on November 10, 2023.”
“Kapp, a Marine veteran with 12 years of service, and his wife, Kelli, traveled to the Museum for the Marine Corps birthday ceremony but traffic delayed their arrival. This is the first time they’ve been thankful for traffic jams, according to Kapp.”
The annual Wreaths Across America event will happen tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico (formerly Quantico National Cemetery).
The event begins at 9 a.m. with a welcome ceremony. Volunteers lay wreaths at gravesites to honor veterans. Traffic into the cemetery backs up due to the number of participants, so go early if you plan to attend.
Young Marines: “Two Young Marines units from the area were among 28 Young Marines units throughout the United States who traveled to Hawaii this past week to participate in the remembrance ceremonies of the 82nd anniversary of Pearl Harbor.”
“The Young Marines is a national youth organization for boys and girls from age eight through high school graduation.”
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation: “The National Museum of the Marine Corps is hosting a series of events to celebrate the holiday season.”
“Admission to the Museum and parking are free, and all events are open to the general public. The full list of events can be found online.”
MCCS Quantico: “Free Stand-Up Comedy Show with Special Guest Jimmy McCartney. Jimmy has a huge TikTok following with over 33 million views and is currently touring the East Coast.”
The show will take place at The Clubs at Quantico, Marathon Room, 3017 Russell Road, Quantico.
Marine Corps Marathon Organization: “Jonathan Ladson of Woodbridge, age 32, defended his championship as the Turkey Trot overall winner on Saturday, November 18. He finished first of 923 runners in this morning’s Turkey Trot 10K, presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods and Tour Stafford, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.”
“Ladson crossed the finish line first with a time of 33:31, besting last year’s time by 27 seconds. His inspiration came from his daughter, who overcame a health scare in September which almost took her life.”
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